Future Knight [EN]: Chapter 94

『That’s right. We’ve crossed paths a few times on the battlefield in the past.』

“Is he strong?”

『Well, that depends on the pilot, but the basic performance isn’t inferior to mine.』

“Really? I’ve met a worthy opponent after a long time. I’m looking forward to it.”

Just like Nemitz, Duke Sachsen was burning with competitive spirit.

Having met a decent opponent after a long time, the warrior’s blood flowing through their bodies was boiling.

However, unlike them, Kang Chan’s blood was boiling with anger.

“That bastard…….”

The moment he saw Nemitz’s Hellenic, he was reminded of how it had driven Eladion into a desperate situation before.

His precious Eladion, who was like family to Kang Chan.

‘I don’t care whose son you are. You tried to kill my precious person.’

As Kang Chan emitted a fierce killing intent and tried to approach the 31 black Gigantes [giant mechs] fearlessly, Eladion, who was in the same Elven Knight, grabbed his shoulder.

『Chan! Stop it. It’s reckless.』

Kang Chan, who had been focusing all his attention on the enemy to the point of not even knowing that Eladion was beside him, finally noticed Eladion and was surprised.

『M, Master?』

At the word ‘Master’ that came out of Kang Chan’s mouth in a daze, Duke Sachsen, who was guarding Eladion’s side, widened his eyes.

‘Master? No! Elven Knight Eladion is Kang Chan’s master? How did a human become an elf’s disciple?’

It was an unbelievable story, but upon closer inspection, the Gigantes that Kang Chan had been hiding as a secret was the same model as Eladion’s Gigantes.

‘Is that Gigantes the Elven Knight that the elves and dwarves collaborated to create? If so, does that mean he even obtained a Gigantes from the elves?’

It wasn’t just a penny or two, but receiving an item worth as much as a castle was something that couldn’t be done with ordinary trust.

Well, strictly speaking, it was just a temporary loan, but even so, there was no more definite proof than that to prove that Kang Chan was Eladion’s disciple.

‘What’s lacking for the elves, who are extremely reluctant to interact with other races… especially with us humans, to teach swordsmanship to a human like him? Even until he becomes a Sword Master…….’

A Sword Master was not something that could be artificially cultivated no matter how much money was spent.

But to raise a man of a different race, not even the same race, into a Sword Master was truly an amazing feat.

‘What kind of story do they have?’

The mysterious Sword Master Kang Chan, who suddenly appeared like a comet.

The moment his origins were finally revealed, the revealed truth only left behind even greater questions.

『It’s been a month, hasn’t it? Have you been well?』

『Yes, Master.』

『I have a mountain of things I want to talk to you about, but it seems we need to put out the fire in front of us first.』

『I agree, Master.』

They put aside the joy of meeting for a moment and focused on the enemies in front of them.

At that time, Duke Sachsen stepped forward and said.

『According to what Lord Daist said, there are 2 Sword Masters among the enemies, and a whopping 30 Sword Experts close to that level. However, since our other Gigantes must protect our soldiers from the 100,000 trolls and elves, we must face them with just us. So, let’s decide on our roles. I will take on that ancient giant. Is there anyone who will take on the other Sword Master?』

When Duke Sachsen, who possessed Agni [his Gigantes], said that he would face the enemy Sword Master who possessed the ancient giant, everyone took it for granted and did not raise any questions.

However, only Eladion could not do that.

『I’m sorry, but I cannot yield him.』

『Lord Eladion, that person possesses an ancient giant. It will be too much to handle with just a regular Gigantes.』

The difference between an ancient giant and a regular Gigantes was like the difference between a mass-produced standard car and a racing car running on a circuit.

『Thank you for your concern, but I have a bad relationship that I must end with that person. So, I hope you will understand.』

Duke Sachsen was worried about Eladion’s words, which showed no signs of backing down, but he decided to trust his skills since he had volunteered.

『I understand. Then I’ll take on the other Sword Master. The rest of you, please take on the remaining 29 Gigantes. Is that a little too few?』

At Duke Sachsen’s joking words, Kang Chan, Daist of Terbia, Veiron of the Helion Kingdom, and Eclipse of Materia smiled leisurely.

It was a smile that could only be seen from the strong.

No matter how close they were to Sword Masters, the difference between a Sword Master and a Sword Expert was like heaven and earth.

What they were really worried about was not the enemies right in front of them, but the Spirit King and the giant centipede.

Both of them had not shown themselves even though the battle had been going on for quite some time.

In the meantime, the distance between the two Gigantes groups was close at hand, and Nemitz, who was at the head of the enemy group, greeted Eladion with a smile.

『It’s been a while, Eladion. My old friend, have you been well?』

『Thanks to you, I’m having the best days…….』

『Is that so? That’s a relief. By the way, are you going to face me again today?』

Instead of answering, Eladion put his huge saber to his chest and emitted an Aura Blade [a blade of pure energy].

『I know you know this from our last fight, but you’re no match for me, and you know that better than anyone else, right?』

At his words, which blatantly looked down on him, Eladion bit his lip and said.

『It won’t be as easy as last time…….』

『I’ll look forward to it.』

As Nemitz spoke, he drew two daggers and emitted an Aura Blade, and the 30 Arc Shadows standing behind him also drew their daggers and emitted Aura Swords [similar to Aura Blade, but generally weaker].

However, unlike the other Arc Shadows, one of them emitted an Aura Blade.

He was the Dark Elf’s hidden Sword Master.

His name was Edura.

He was the head of the Dark Blade family, one of the three largest assassination families of the Dark Elf race, and Nemitz’s disciple, who was the first to reach the realm of Sword Master.

At the same time as the enemies entered battle mode, tremendous Aura Blades erupted from the swords of the six Sword Masters, excluding Urkantha.

At the same time, a thunderous sound echoed across the battlefield.

The two Gigantes began to clash with each other.

Never before in the history of the Arkandor continent had so many Sword Masters and Gigantes gathered together to wage war, so the soldiers held their breath to capture this historic confrontation in their eyes, even in the midst of the fierce battle.

At the same time as the melee between the Allied Sword Masters and the Dark Elves began, Green appeared on the battlefield as if by appointment.

“Is it my turn now?”

She did not help Nemitz, but threw herself at the enemy infantry that filled the earth.

Because Nemitz had earnestly asked her to.

He said, ‘We may not be able to defeat the enemy Sword Masters with just us, but we can hold them back for a while. So, during that time, Green, please inflict damage on the enemy’s infantry. As much as possible.’

The reason Nemitz asked Green for such a favor was that her Spirit King was strong in attacks against individuals, but they were specialized in area attacks.

For example, natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.

So, as Nemitz asked, she chose the Wind Spirit King Ariel to massacre the enemy infantry as much as possible.

“Come forth! Wind Spirit King Ariel!”

At the same time as the distortion of dimensions, an existence with an enormous presence descended into the world.

A silver Pegasus with two beautiful horns. His name was Ariel, the master of the wind.

“It’s been a while, Green. So, what’s the reason you called me?”

“As you can see…….”

When Green pointed to the enemies that filled the earth, Ariel roared as if there was no need to say more, and began to pour out a terrifying attack on them.

Then, a storm like a blade blew over the heads of the Allied soldiers.

The battlefield soon became a scene of carnage.

Kang Chan was so happy to see Green appear that he was in tears.

She was alive.

How worried he had been because he had no way of knowing whether she was alive or dead?

Fortunately, she was alive and well.

With a brazen face.

Kang Chan was dying to run to her and kill her right away, but right now, seven enemy Gigantes were blocking his path.

Kang Chan glared at them, calmly calmed his mind, and began to face the enemies in front of him.

There was no need to be impatient.

As he wished, she was alive, and she would die at his hands anyway.

The battle between the Allied Sword Masters and the Arc Shadows was extremely fierce.

No one could approach within a radius of 50 meters of where they were fighting.

The extreme energy emitted from the swords they wielded devastated the surroundings, regardless of friend or foe.

However, the Sword Masters did not have the luxury to worry about such things.

This was because the skills of the black Gigantes were not as easy as they had imagined.

Each individual’s skills were outstanding, but it was even more difficult to deal with them because they made good use of their numerical superiority, forming groups of three and cooperating closely with each other to launch attacks.

The only reason they were able to maintain this balance was because they were all Sword Masters; if they were knights of the same level, they would have died a hundred times over.

Clang! Clang! Cheeeing!

『Why haven’t these guys been known to the world until now!』

When Daist spat out a word of resentment, Eclipse, who was also struggling to face six enemy Gigantes next to him, also spat out profanity.

『Kuh! To have secretly raised these guys until now, it’s giving me goosebumps all over…….』

Eladion, who was facing Nemitz, felt even more hopeless.

Even the Gigantes he was riding was no match for the ancient giant, and his skills were inferior to Nemitz’s.

His Elven Knight had not been in battle for long, but the armor all over his body was already tattered like a rag. If he had fought without riding a Gigantes, he would have been covered in blood.

On the other hand, Duke Sachsen, who was facing Edura, was having a pleasant battle, unlike Eladion.

Unlike Eladion, he was superior in skill, and he was also riding the ancient giant.

However, the opponent was clearly a Sword Master, so he was not easy to deal with, and Duke Sachsen was even more pleased because the reaction was good.

While Eladion was fighting a difficult battle against Nemitz, his disciple Kang Chan was also in a difficult situation.

This was because he was surrounded by as many as seven enemies.

Kang Chan was barely holding his own with the Aura Blade, but Ogre Loki looked very tired.

Loki was fighting against three Gigantes, covered in blood all over his body, and gasping for breath.

“Krrr! Huff! Huff! Huff!”

Seeing Loki like that, Kang Chan shouted.